Which of the following includes both hardware and software elements?

Why is proper configuration important?

Which of the following is an example of hardware configuration?

What is the main purpose of the BIOS in a computer?

Where is the BIOS stored?

Which of the following statements best describes UEFI compared to traditional BIOS?

What does the BIOS control during the computer’s startup process?

Which of the following is a common BIOS setting?

What should users remember when changing BIOS settings?

It is a printed Circuit board that serve as the foundation of a computer

Which part of a motherboard are usually used by CPU fans with higher power consumption?

This device senses the CPU to provide the proper voltage to run the CPU.

Which type of connector where the connector of hard disk drive activity lights, case speaker, reset button, power off/on button, computer power on, light and keylock are connected to them to function smoothly?

What type of system panel cables flashes as information is being written and read from the hard drive?

It is a chip located on all motherboard that contains instructions and set up how system should boot and how it operates.

It is responsible to keep the clock chip running even when power is off.

Which chip inside a computer that connects the CPU to other primary components in the system.

It is a chipset that handles all of a computers I/O function such as USB, audio, serial, the system BIOS, ISA bus and the interrupt controller and the IDE channel.

What part of a motherboard used to show energy in an electronic field?

What allows computer memory RAM to be inserted into the computer?

It is a drive controller on your motherboard that support both hard drives and CD ROM and DVD-Rom devices.

Which slot provide a medium to expand the capabilities of the PC, by adding like modems, cards, audio cards and ethernet cards?

Which slot or cards automatically detected as in-built video cards when connected to AGP slot of system and provide better resolution than onboard/integrated video?

Which part of a hardware within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetical, logical and I/O operations of the system?

Any receptacle or jack to which an audio device such as speakers, headphones or a microphone can be connected.

Which port is design for computer accessories allows you to hot swap any devices like mouse, keyboard, game controller and slew of the other things?

What is the first step in the personal computer disassembly process?

What does PS/2 stand for?

The acronym DVI means ______

What is the full form of VGA?

The acronym HDMI refers to ______

The term USB stands for ______.

What does CPU mean?

The acronym RAM stands for ______.

What is the full form of BIOS?

The abbreviation PCI means _____

The acronym SATA stands for ______.

If you are working on computer disassembly, what precaution is recommended to prevent shocking internal parts?

The CPU fan is located directly on top of which component?

When disassembling the computer, which power cables must be disconnected from the power supply?

How is the Memory (RAM) module removed from the motherboard?

The large ATX power connector and the smaller processor power connector both attach to which component?

When installing memory modules (RAM), how do you secure them in their sockets?

Which external peripheral’s cable is secured by tightening screws on its connector?

What initial preparation is recommended before beginning PC disassembly, besides unplugging cables?

When removing the outer shell/case, which side of the computer typically has the large knobs that can be unscrewed by hand or with a screwdriver?

What is the process for removing the system fan after its plug is disconnected from the motherboard?

What must be checked before securing the motherboard onto the PC case/chassis, particularly concerning the ports on the back panel?

In the assembly process, which component is the brain and nerve center of the PC?

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is incorrect. Before starting computer disassembly, it is only necessary to have a screwdriver; a container for screws is optional.

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is incorrect. When opening the outer shell/case, the side with large knobs is typically the right side of the computer.

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is incorrect. The connector for the system fan on the motherboard is usually labeled “CPU FAN1.”

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is incorrect. When removing the power supply, you must unscrew four screws that hold it in place on the back of the computer.

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is incorrect. When working on a hard drive, you must be very careful not to drop it because it is very delicate.

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is incorrect. When installing the CPU, you align it with the socket using an arrow or a missing pin on one corner of the chip.

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is incorrect. If you have an internet-connected PC, you should download the latest component drivers from vendors’ websites and copy them to a CD for easy access.

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is incorrect. It is recommended to place the motherboard in the case before installing the CPU, heat sink, and memory modules.

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is incorrect. Parallel ATA drives use a thin, 1 cm-wide data cable, while SATA drives use a wide, flat data cable.

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is incorrect. Keyboard and mouse cables can sometimes use the same type of PS/2 connector, so you must know the correct ports.